Heart Failure ICU Nurse Practitioner -

About the Role:

As a Heart Failure ICU Nurse Practitioner, you will provide advanced, evidence-based care to critically ill patients in our specialized Heart Failure Intensive Care Unit. This full-time, night-shift role offers an exciting opportunity to collaborate closely with cardiologists, intensivists, and multidisciplinary teams in a high-acuity, fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver comprehensive patient care to heart failure ICU patients under physician supervision
• Perform advanced assessments, order/interpret diagnostics, and implement treatment plans
• Manage acute and chronic cardiac conditions, focusing on evidence-based practice and optimal outcomes
• Monitor and evaluate patient progress, adjusting care plans as needed
• Provide patient and family education regarding diagnosis, treatment, and recovery
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, and other team members to coordinate and optimize care

Qualifications Required:

• AGACNP certification (Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner)
• Active Texas APRN license and eligibility to practice in the state
• Board Certification through ANCC, AANP, or AACN (ACNP-BC or AGACNP-BC)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications
• Minimum of 2 years of clinical nursing experience (as RN or NP) in cardiology, cardiac care, or cardiovascular ICU

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience working with heart failure patient populations
• Acute Care Nurse Practitioner experience in an ICU or hospital-based setting
• Strong background in Cardiovascular or Heart Failure ICU nursing